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How to setup your files for better color communication

 

Color correction and file adjustment process.

 

All files are printed as sent. We do not make any corrections to your files unless you have included the GretagMcBeth color chart in your image as described below. We provide you with a free initial color test so you can see the quality of your files and to make all necessary adjustments prior to placing your final order. If you don’t know or have the tools to make corrections to your images you can ask us to use our own judgment for best color.

 

If you are a photographer with access to the GretagMcBeth color chart:

 

We have developed a color balancing system (see example below) that allows us to produce a close color match without having access to your original artwork.

This process requires that the files we receive from you include the GretagMcBeth color chart in the image or that the chart is shot separately and under identical circumstances. The process produces an accurate reproduction of the chart, dramatically enhancing the color accuracy of the reproduced artwork. It is important that you don’t convert your images to a profile other than image’s native profile. Feel free to call if you have further questions regarding this process.

 

If your artwork is going to be photographed by a professional:

 

If your art piece is going to be photographed by a professional photographer ask them to include the GretagMcBeth color chart in their images or shoot the chart separately and under an identical light setting. Including the photographed chart with your order will greatly increase the color accuracy of your Giclee reproduction.

 

If your artwork has already been photographed:

 

If your artwork has been already photographed and if you are familiar with color profiles, we recommend that you apply the Adobe RGB 1998 color profile to your images before you send them to us.

Applying that profile to your file will help us have better control over the color range of your image files and produce predictable results.

If you are not familiar with color profiles just leave your files as they are and we will print your images using our default settings. If we see any potential problems with your files prior to printing we will contact you, discuss your options and offer possible solutions.

 

Sizing your images:

 

Size your files for their intended final printed size and at 300 DPI. If you need white border around your artwork you need to make it part of your image. White space is considered part of the image. If your images do not match the sizes you requested when you placed the order, we will size them for you. If their proportions don’t match we will call you.

 

If you need photo-quality enlargements:

 

If you are interested in output to photo-quality enlargements submit your images in RGB color. We print these files on our HP DesignJet Z6100 with UV inks at 1200 DPIU. The printer is capable of enlarging small images to usable sizes impossible to achieve by simply interpolating a file in Photoshop. Call us for details.

 

File formats:

 

We accept files in Tiff, Jpeg, PNG, PSD and PDF files.

We always try to offer you the best possible product. Please take advantage of our proofing process before you order your final print.